In order to increase the requirements for the moral and moral appearance and business qualities of civil servants, I DECREE:
1. Approve the attached:
1) Ethical Code of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) The Regulation on the Ethics Commissioner.
Footnote. Paragraph 1 - as amended by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 22.02.2022 No. 814 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
2. To recognize as invalid some decrees of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the annex to this Decree.
3. This Decree comes into force on January 1, 2016 and is subject to official publication.
President
of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev
APPROVED
By Presidential Decree
Of the Republic of Kazakhstan
dated December 29, 2015 No. 153
Ethical Code of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Footnote. The Code of Ethics - as amended by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 22.02.2022 No. 814 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Chapter 1. General provisions
1. The Civil Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan plays a special role in the life of society. It consists in ensuring the vital activity of society and satisfying public interests in the best and most effective way.
The state service obliges to show devotion to the interests of society and contribute to strengthening the unity of the people of Kazakhstan and interethnic harmony in the country, respect the state and other languages, traditions and customs of the people of Kazakhstan.
Civil servants in their activities should be committed to public policy and consistently implement it, strive to maintain and strengthen public confidence in the public service, the state and its institutions.
The Company expects that civil servants perform their duties and functions competently and efficiently in accordance with the laws with all good faith.
Public service is an expression of special trust on the part of society and the state and places high demands on the ethics of public servants.
2. This Code of Ethics of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Code) establishes standards of service ethics of civil servants and is aimed at strengthening public confidence in state bodies, forming a high culture of relationships in the civil service and creating an atmosphere of integrity, as well as preventing cases of unethical behavior of civil servants.
3. The text of the Code is placed in the buildings of state bodies in places accessible to the public.
4. The standards of service ethics established by this Code are mandatory for all civil servants.
Chapter 2. Ethical principles of public service
5. The service ethics of civil servants is based on the principles of:
1) conscientiousness – professional and responsible service to the state for the benefit of society;
2) honesty – sincere attitude to their duties;
3) fairness – making a legal decision regardless of the influence of individuals and legal entities, public groups and organizations and preventing discrimination of persons due to bias and subjectivity in any circumstances;
4) openness - showing willingness to work with the public and ensuring transparency of their actions;
5) politeness – correct and respectful attitude towards citizens and colleagues;
6) customer orientation – taking measures to improve the quality of public services provided, fully focusing on the needs of the population as a consumer of public services, and to prevent manifestations of bureaucracy and red tape when considering appeals.
Chapter 3. Standards of service ethics of civil servants
6. The following requirements are imposed on civil servants:
1) be modest, comply with generally accepted moral and ethical standards, do not disseminate information that does not correspond to reality;
2) to resist actions that harm the interests of the state and the rights of citizens;
3) comply with the restrictions established by law, avoid conflicts of interest;
4) to show correctness in the treatment of citizens, not to allow the facts of rudeness, humiliation of dignity, tactlessness and incorrect behavior, not to give a reason for criticism on their part by their actions and behavior;
5) to observe business etiquette and rules of official behavior, to prevent the commission of actions that clearly undermine the dignity and authority of state bodies in the eyes of citizens, of which they are representatives;
6) not to make illegal promises and not to take illegal obligations of any nature related to the performance of official duties;
7) not to use official position to influence the activities of state bodies, organizations, civil servants and other persons in solving personal issues, as well as related opportunities in the interests of public and religious associations, other non-profit organizations, including to promote their attitude to them;
8) ensure the safety of state property, use state property only for its intended purpose, to perform official duties and permitted activities;
9) not to pursue illegal financial and property interests that hinder the conscientious performance of official duties.
7. The appearance of a civil servant in the performance of his official duties should contribute to strengthening the authority of the state apparatus, correspond to the generally accepted business style, which is distinguished by formality, restraint and accuracy.
8. Civil servants in official relations with colleagues must:
1) to promote the establishment and strengthening of business and friendly relationships and constructive cooperation in the team;
2) to prevent or take other measures to prevent violations of the norms of official ethics by other civil servants;
3) refrain from discussing the personal and professional qualities of colleagues who discredit their honor and dignity in the team;
4) to serve as an example of impartiality, justice, selflessness, respect for the honor and dignity of the individual by their behavior;
5) take measures aimed at creating a favorable moral and psychological atmosphere, excluding any forms of discrimination and encroachments on the honor and dignity of employees;
6) not to force to commit acts incompatible with generally accepted moral and ethical norms;
7) not to allow unfounded accusations, facts of rudeness, humiliation of dignity, tactlessness and incorrect behavior towards colleagues;
8) not to impose their religious beliefs on colleagues, not to force subordinate employees to participate in the activities of public and religious associations, other non-profit organizations.
9. Civil servants should not publicly express their opinion on issues of state policy and official activity if it does not correspond to the main directions of state policy, discloses official information that is not allowed to be made public and contains unethical statements addressed to state officials, public administration bodies, and other civil servants.
Public statements on the activities of a state body are carried out by its head or authorized officials of the state body.
Civil servants should conduct discussions in the correct form, without undermining the authority of the civil service.
10. Civil servants during off-duty hours should adhere to generally accepted moral and ethical standards, show modesty, not emphasize or use their official position when receiving appropriate services and not allow cases of antisocial behavior involving an encroachment on public morality.
Chapter 4. Coordination on prevention of violations of official ethics
11. The authorized body for Civil Service Affairs coordinates the prevention of violations of official ethics in accordance with the legislation.
Chapter 5. Responsibility for violation of official ethics
12. Violation of the standards of professional ethics by civil servants entails disciplinary responsibility.
APPROVED
By Presidential Decree
Of the Republic of Kazakhstan
dated December 29, 2015 No. 153
REGULATION
on the Ethics Commissioner
1. General provisions
1. Ethics Commissioner is a civil servant who carries out activities to ensure compliance with the norms of official ethics and prevention of violations of the legislation on public service, anti-corruption and the Code of Ethics of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Code of Ethics), as well as advising civil servants and citizens within their functions.
2. The Ethics Commissioner is guided in his activities by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 23, 2015 "On Public Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan", November 18, 2015 "On Combating Corruption", the Code of Ethics, this Regulation, as well as other legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
An independent position of ethics commissioner is introduced in central state bodies (with the exception of law enforcement and special state bodies, as well as the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan) with territorial divisions or territorial divisions of departments, foreign institutions, as well as in the offices of akims of regions, cities of republican significance, the capital.